1st gen ram tech diy external voltage regulator conversion ok this is a write up on how to do an external voltage regulator conversion on any and all chryslers with the reg in the ecm and an unregulated alternator.
External voltage regulator wiring diagram dodge.
The check engine light stays on.
Ecu repairs and vehicle down time.
For chrysler and dodge vehicles after 1987 and jeep vehicles after 1991.
88d external voltage regulator wiring diagram for chrysler.
First a basic diagram for pre efi vehicles with an external regulator.
For the emergency external voltage regulator kit erckfrm click here.
This kit can be used on standard and high output alternators with external voltage control.
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I have come up with a diagram that will show you how to wire in an external voltage regulator for when your internal regulator in the pcm quits working.
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How to wire up a external voltage regulator for an alternator.
I did find that the regulators from the 1970 s put out less voltage than the 1980 s versions but the wiring is the same.
Wire nuts i solder the connections together but some people use wire nuts how to build a external voltage regulator for dodge jeep chrysler any dodge external regulator from 1971 1989 is wired the same.
This is a simplified diagram that does not show fusible links nor passage of the alternator output wire through the bulkhead connector.
Till now if you have charging issues with these trucks you had to replace a 3 500 computer.
I just did this conversion after my charging just completely died on my 94 ram 1500 gas 5 2.